Taking place in 1871 against a backdrop of the golden age of paleontology and the beginnings of human fascination with dinosaurs, this story begins with the violent destruction of a Paleozoic museum in New York City and the unique competition that results. In response to an eccentric millionaire’s contest to assemble the world's greatest collection of dinosaur bones, fascinating characters take off on individual quests, full of action and intrigue, in search of fossils. Loosely based on real historical events, the epilogue offers a true account of the real-life people and events that inspired the story and their important contributions to the science of paleontology.
Steve Butz is the author of Computer Projects for Middle Schools and Microsoft Excel Simple Projects. He has taught earth and environmental science for more than 10 years. He lives in Salem, New York.
Publisher: Dna Press
Distributor: Independent Pub Group
Publication Date: 07-01-2007
Pages: 248
Measurements: 8.50in X 5.75in X 0.62in X 0.98lb
